Dr Ursula von der Leyen

[czechmate]

The whole Eu system is a series of fudges
in ag since the introduction of milk quotas every change in the cap

Fudges that work though

 

[bobk]

Fudges that work though

Vaccines aside ....

 

[czechmate]

Vaccines aside ....

EU testing scheme is proving very cost effective (binocular smiley)

 

[yellow belly]

Fudges that work though

They just keep digging the hole deeper and getting further behind
the disastrous vaccine procurement cannot be seen as working

 

[le bon paysan]

Anyone from Wales calling for the head of the defence minister?

Leaked Ministry of Defence report reveals the shocking state of army

A leaked report from the Ministry of Defence has laid bare the catastrophic state of the British Army, revealing all but one infantry battalions are dangerously short of battle-ready troops.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[linga]

Anyone from Wales calling for the head of the defence minister?

Leaked Ministry of Defence report reveals the shocking state of army

A leaked report from the Ministry of Defence has laid bare the catastrophic state of the British Army, revealing all but one infantry battalions are dangerously short of battle-ready troops.

www.dailymail.co.uk

But isn’t that from the Daily Wail. I am surprised you could even think it might be true. Or is it because it supports your opinions

 

[le bon paysan]

But isn’t that from the Daily Wail. I am surprised you could even think it might be true. Or is it because it supports your opinions

No, I was just doing what the rest of you do, perhaps it's catching! A bit like " the BBC never tell the truth" , oh hang on they agree with me for once

 

[linga]

No, I was just doing what the rest of you do, perhaps it's catching! A bit like " the BBC never tell the truth" , oh hang on they agree with me for once

You mean yes then

 

[le bon paysan]

You mean yes then

I assume the MoD has an inkling of its own report

Army facing troop shortage, leaked MoD report shows

Document warns key front-line units have barely half the manpower needed for operational deployment

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[Danllan]

Anyone from Wales calling for the head of the defence minister?

Leaked Ministry of Defence report reveals the shocking state of army

A leaked report from the Ministry of Defence has laid bare the catastrophic state of the British Army, revealing all but one infantry battalions are dangerously short of battle-ready troops.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Can't see what this has to do with the incompetent UVDL, but there was a thread some time back discussing this. It lies, at root, with Blair, Brown and Cameron scaling back the forces greatly and, equally stupid, applying 'office' values to them, resulting in the dismissal and appalling retention of good men.

Fortunately... we'll be seeing a reversal of this over the next few years, including some necessary procurement programs - in all three services - that will be contracted to make it more expensive for any future government to cancel them than to see them through.

As for the troops, the plans and money are there for an increase; but getting the right ones takes more time nowadays - at least once in, retention should be better now.

 

[czechmate]

Can't see what this has to do with the incompetent UVDL, but there was a thread some time back discussing this. It lies, at root, with Blair, Brown and Cameron scaling back the forces greatly and, equally stupid, applying 'office' values to them, resulting in the dismissal and appalling retention of good men.

Fortunately... we'll be seeing a reversal of this over the next few years, including some necessary procurement programs - in all three services - that will be contracted to make it more expensive for any future government to cancel them than to see them through.

As for the troops, the plans and money are there for an increase; but getting the right ones takes more time nowadays - at least once in, retention should be better now.

We have noticed the adverts on the telly for the navy.
Mrs Czech pointed out, it never really caught on there

 

[le bon paysan]

Can't see what this has to do with the incompetent UVDL, but there was a thread some time back discussing this. It lies, at root, with Blair, Brown and Cameron scaling back the forces greatly and, equally stupid, applying 'office' values to them, resulting in the dismissal and appalling retention of good men.

Fortunately... we'll be seeing a reversal of this over the next few years, including some necessary procurement programs - in all three services - that will be contracted to make it more expensive for any future government to cancel them than to see them through.

As for the troops, the plans and money are there for an increase; but getting the right ones takes more time nowadays - at least once in, retention should be better now.

Relevant to your incompetent defence secretary.
Oh wait , it's the fault of people from years ago. Unlike UvdL, who should have instantly whistled up tanks and aircraft. What's the lead time on these? Mmmm
Different standards your applying there.

 

[czechmate]

Relevant to your incompetent defence secretary.
Oh wait , it's the fault of people from years ago. Unlike UvdL, who should have instantly whistled up tanks and aircraft. What's the lead time on these? Mmmm
Different standards your applying there.

I don’t see the problem. Hitler managed to kit up an army in a week. Just March into Czechoslovakia and help yourself, without so much as a memer from the « Allies »

 

[Hindsight]

We have noticed the adverts on the telly for the navy.
Mrs Czech pointed out, it never really caught on there

Good one!

 

[Danllan]

We have noticed the adverts on the telly for the navy.
Mrs Czech pointed out, it never really caught on there

Great strategic mind there.

 

[linga]

I assume the MoD has an inkling of its own report

Army facing troop shortage, leaked MoD report shows

Document warns key front-line units have barely half the manpower needed for operational deployment

www.telegraph.co.uk

I wasn’t suggesting the article was right or wrong. That wasn’t my point.

 

[le bon paysan]

I wasn’t suggesting the article was right or wrong. That wasn’t my point.

I got your point.

 

[Danllan]

Relevant to your incompetent defence secretary.
Oh wait , it's the fault of people from years ago. Unlike UvdL, who should have instantly whistled up tanks and aircraft. What's the lead time on these? Mmmm
Different standards your applying there.

The Bundeswehr has and had enormous and well-stocked armouries, it has and had a good logistical system and sufficient men and vehicles to make the most of it. Tanks aside - though happy to discuss them too - the fact that she had men on the ground unarmed for a sustained period was due solely to her own directions and policy. From memory, but I'll admit I can't recall it to the letter because I had it seconhand from someone who actually cared about it (a German Army officer), when she was asked about this during a Bundestag enquiry, she couldn't offer any other explanation.

The simple truth is that she didn't organise or delegate appropriately... hmm, does that sound familiar?